Artist Talk: The Art of Family Folklore with Sonja Mongar

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Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm

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MartinArts | Stuart, FL

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Join award-winning author and educator Sonja Mongar for an inspiring conversation about storytelling, memory, and the power of family history. Discover how personal stories, photographs, and oral histories can become meaningful works of art and literature.
In this engaging artist talk, Mongar will share the story behind publishing Take It as It Comes: A Montana Oral History—a project built from her mother’s decades-long family folklore collection. This unique book blends oral history, memoir, genealogy, and photography, highlighting the resilience and everyday experiences that shape our collective history.
✨ Learn how preserving family stories can connect generations and inspire your own creative projects.
Reserve your seat and join us for an evening celebrating storytelling, heritage, and creativity: https://www.martinarts.org/resources/cultural_calendar.html/event/2026/09/29/artist-talk-the-art-of-family-folklore-with-sonja-mongar/548869
📍 Location: Court House Cultural Center, 80 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL 34994
⏰ Gallery Hours: Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM and Wednesday–Saturday 10 AM–4 PM
Suggested donation of $5 supports exhibitions and programs. For full details on programs, events, health & safety guidelines, and accessibility, visit MartinArts.org.
Sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, Martin County Board of County Commissioners, and private contributions.
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